lesson 9 eponym - is a word that comes from the name of a person or place
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Lesson 9 Eponym - is a word that comes from the name of a person or place. Afghan- is a blanket knitted or crocheted in a colorful pattern. Badminton- is a game played over a net. Cashmere - is a soft wool that comes from a goat. Currants- are small berries. Spaniel- a kind of dog. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Lesson 9 Eponym- is a word that comes from the name of
a person or place.
Afghan- is a blanket knitted or crocheted in a colorful pattern.
Badminton- is a game played over a net.
Cashmere- is a soft wool that comes from a goat.
Currants- are small berries.
Spaniel- a kind of dog.
Denim- is a heavy cloth used in making overalls.
Canary- is a yellow songbird.
Atoll-is a coral island.
Turquoise- is a blue-green gemstone.
Mayonnaise- is a dressing made from oil and egg yolk.
Authoritarian- pertaining to absolute authority and unquestioning obedience.
Avenge- to inflict punishment for a perceived wrong; to take vengeance.
Bewilder- to confuse.
Bristle- to become angry.
Clemency– mercy; leniency.
Elaborate- to express in greater detail.
Gazebo – small, roofed building, usually having open sides.
Malady- an illness; a physical or mental disorder.